The National Holerin' Contest
1. In the National Hollerin' Contest, people compete to see who can

play the guitar the best
sing a special type of song the best
yell or shout the best

2. The first hollerin contest began almost 30 years ago

at a county festival.
on a radio talk show.
in the grocery store at Spivey's Corner.

3. There is a long traditon of hollerin' in the

Southern United States
Northern United States
Western United States

4. Hollerin' was a way for people to

communicate with each other
have a good time
make a lot of noise

5. The 'good morning holler' told people

that you didn't want any vistors today
that you needed some help
who you were and that you were all right

6. If you were in trouble, you would use the

good morning holler
distress holler
good night holler

7. The hollerin' contest takes place in Spivey's Corner, North Carolina, every year in

June
July
August